Metaethics
Description: Metaethics Quiz: Explore the Foundations of Morality | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: metaethics moral philosophy ethics normative ethics |
Metaethics primarily focuses on which aspect of morality?
Which philosophical theory holds that moral properties are objective and independent of human beliefs or preferences?
According to moral subjectivism, the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by:
Which ethical theory claims that the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined solely by its consequences?
The concept of 'ought' implies a sense of:
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of developing virtuous character traits and dispositions?
The 'is-ought' problem refers to the difficulty in deriving:
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of following universal moral principles, regardless of consequences?
The term 'moral nihilism' refers to the belief that:
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of considering the intentions of the agent when evaluating the morality of an action?
The term 'metaethics' was first coined by:
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of acting in accordance with reason and universal moral principles?
The term 'moral relativism' refers to the belief that:
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall happiness or well-being?
The term 'moral particularism' refers to the belief that: